Enchiladas with Homemade Red Sauce! Fast and easy!!!

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while beans are budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds creaminess.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while flour is often cheaper.

Turn flame on medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of lard and 1 tablespoon of butter to melt.

Once melted, lower heat and add 2.5 tablespoons of flour to make a roux, cooking for a bit.

Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder and whisk, cooking briefly.

Open a can of chicken broth and pour in about 3/4 of the can, stirring to keep it smooth.

Lower the flame and add 1/8 teaspoon of garlic salt, 1/8 teaspoon of oregano, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add a dash of water (about 1/8 cup) to keep the sauce smooth and adjust thickness if needed.

Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes.

Cook each corn tortilla in a little oil until pliable, then submerge in the red sauce.

Fill tortillas with cheese or cooked chicken, roll them up, and place in a baking dish.

Top with more sauce and cheese, then microwave to melt cheese if desired.

Add optional toppings like olives or sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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